Tuesday, November 18, 2003

St. Anthony (Michael) Hall.

On my way to Baxter today I noticed that everyone's face was buried in this week's edition of the The Record. Something was most definitely up. And that something was St. Anthony Hall.

Since freshman year there have been rumblings about a secret fraternity (the St. Anthony Hall secret society to be exact) at Williams. I heard about it then, but then promptly forgot about it. I didn't think about it again until the beginning of this year and a drunken (them, not me) conversation with friends about it. Their stance was of the: "If someone I consider a friend ends up being a part of it, our friendship ends. There is no more trust." While I thought it was somewhat harsh at the time, I can see their point. LIES.

Apparently the school finally decided to publicly acknowledge it. Expulsion? Wrist slap?? More on that later...I have to go to a meeting right now. But in the meantime, let us know what you think should be done. Some background: fraternities have been banned at Williams for many a decade now. The recent discoveries lead the administration to believe that St. Anthony Hall is violating the three infractions of secret clubs: (1) secret affiliation with a national organization, (2) exclusive membership, and (3) initiation rites. Apparently the group meets weekly in deserted parking lots and a barn in Vermont. Holla (comment) if you have an opinion.

Consider this the teaser.

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